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5. Software Installation Instructions
This section describes how to download and install the Silicon Labs MCU Production Programmer. This program is
used to download the firmware to the target MCU from a Windows PC.
Step 1. Download the MCU Production Programmer from
https://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/SoftwareDownloads.aspx
.
Step 2. Install the program by running the executable and following the on-screen
instructions.
Step 3. Start the program from Start
All Programs
Silicon Laboratories
MCU
Production Programmer.
Step 4. Connect the ToolStick to the socket daughter card, and connect it to the PC.
Step 5. Go to Program Menu
Configure Programming Information.
Step 6. Configure the required programming settings.
The required settings are Part Number, Debug Adapter, and Hex File. Configuration of the other,
optional settings should be also done during this step.
Note:
The ToolStick might not appear as a "Debug Adapter" selection until the MCU is inserted into the
socket and the switch on the daughter card is set to the ON position. See Section 6 for hardware usage
instructions.
Figure 4. Configure Programming Settings
Step 7. Save these settings to a file using the "Save Settings" button.
Whenever the program is started, the settings saved in Step 7 can be restored using the "Load Settings"
button in this same menu.
